Jane Christison maintains a busy entertainment schedule this fall. She will appear on October 1, 2016 at Coleman Hawkins Park in downtown St. Joseph, Missouri from 11:AM to 1:PM. It’s Oktjoeberfest in St. Joseph, Missouri, and Janie Next Door will be part of the celebration playing German music as well as some of her own songs for kids. Come and join the fun!

Accordionist and singer Jane Christison is known for her trademarked “Music With A Smile®.” Her performances are filled with personality and an enthusiasm for playing the accordion that shines through. Jane enjoys sharing her music with seniors in upbeat and engaging 45-minute “Music With A Smile®”programs at retirement communities and nursing homes.
She has fun wearing costumes and playing music for theme parties, open house events, conventions and other celebrations. Jane is introducing a whole new generation to the joy of music by writing songs for children and performing as “Janie Next Door®.”

Jane studied serious accordion literature with Joan Cochran Sommers at the University of Missouri- Kansas City Conservatory of Music and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in accordion performance.She has been featured as a guest artist and workshop presenter at:

The National Accordion Association, Inc.
The Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG)
The American Accordionists’ Association
The Las Vegas International Accordion Convention
Video versions of two of her workshops, “Playing the Accordion for Fun and Fame!” and “Squeezing Money Out of Your Accordion,” are available through her company, Music With A Smile Productions, L.L.C., as is her children’s CD “Come Sing Along with Janie Next Door™.”

For further information: jane@musicwithasmile.com